Benefits of Certification in Human Resource Management

INTERESTED IN HR CERTIFICATION?

HR Certification is an opportunity for HR professionals to validate their individual expertise in the body of knowledge that is shared within the HR profession.  It is also an outward sign of knowledge and professionalism that is recognized by all HR professionals and most employers.  Have you thought about taking this next step in your professional HR development?  If so, consider the following:

1.) For complete details about the PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR
(Senior Professional in Human Resources) and GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certification process and testing dates, check the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)’s website at www.hrci.org under “Certification”. 
Texas leads the nation in the number of certified professionals! Check it out at: http://www.hrci.org/Certification/STAT/BYSTATE/.

2.) For PHR/SPHR study materials, SHRM provides The SHRM Learning System, updated annually, which covers each tested area of competency, as well as a 1-volume Certification Guide overview.  Both are available through SHRM on-line. Dallas HR members can purchase the SHRM Learning System at a significant discount! Contact the Dallas HR offices for more information: (214) 631-8775, ext. 23.This is a exclusive member benefit available to current Dallas HR members, only.

3.) Enroll in the Dallas HR sponsored PHR/SPHR group study and review course for a small fee prior to each test date (which should be supplemented by your own independent outside study).  There will be a study group during the eight weeks prior to each exam window.  For detailed information, visit the Study Group page.

4.) Register for a one-day crash course at the HR SOUTHWEST Conference & Exposition on October 14, 2008.  The course will provide participants with a thorough full-day overview of all six modules on the HRCI Certification Exam.  This workshop will help you review all your studies as you prepare to take the PHR or SPHR Certification exam.  For more information and to register, please visit the HR SOUTHWEST Conference & Exposition website. www.hrsouthwest.com

5.) Take a SHRM-sponsored PHR/SPHR review course at the University of Dallas, contact Brett Branch at (972) 721-5299 (www.thedallasmba.com/cpd/shrm.cfm).   For a university course in the Denton area, contact Tami Russell at (940) 565-3353. (www.pdi.org/HumanResources/humanresources.html).  And, for this course in the
Mid-Cities area, contact Carmen Martinez at the University of Texas at Arlington at
(817) 272-2581 (www.uta.edu/ced).

6.) Enroll in the DFW area GPHR Certification University Course in the Spring of 2008. The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management, Global Leadership EMBA (GLEMBA) program has recently been named a university sponsor and provider of SHRM's Global Learning System to prepare HR professionals for Global Professional Human Resource (GPHR) certification. Six weekend preparation sessions are offered Friday afternoon and most of Saturday on alternate weekends starting March 7th, 2008. For more information and to register before the February 25 deadline, please visit http://som.utdallas.edu/glemba/shrm/.

Let this be the year to obtain your professional HR certification!